Super idea and so simple.
Cheers Colin.

Older has character. Modern seems to be speed over style. Give me a 1960s Fairey or pre-war motor cruiser any day. Or something like the prewar cruise ships. Maybe I'm just feeling old myself.
Cheers Colin.

Morning Doug, nice to know that you are taking note of the setup. Check out this picture, there is 30mm between the top of the pick up and the rudder yolk. I'm off to Manchester today to collect another addition to the fleet. Will post pics when I get home.
Cheers Colin.
Just had to get pc online to post pictures, water pick up and the new addition.

Thanks Doug, have managed to scrounge some while at garage, no cost on car, warranty work.
Cheers Colin. 👍

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Sorry Doug just killing time while I wait for garage to fix my car.
Quick question? What rating is the Wire from your conversion box to my Taycol as I need to move it to a better location in the Hull. Don't worry about the deadline I've got Caroline to help me.
Cheers Colin.

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Hi Ken, our thanks are seeing your model doing its thing on the water. 👍
Cheers Colin.

It all depends on the type of filler. If it's a wood filler, I do it first. After glass cloth and Eze-Kote, I then use knifing puty for minor marks and dents or modelling filler. Finally using high build filler primer before normal primer then the paint.
Not forgetting all the rubbing down after each process. Main ingredient is patience.
Cheers Colin.

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Well done Stephen, I thought it was my fault. App and website okay my end.
Cheers Colin. 👍😊

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Hi Doug, is King George up and running yet, and did you get the radio set working. It was a small price to pay for your magic touch on my Taycol.
Cheers Colin.

Well Doug, well spotted.
The motor is mounted on a 16 swg aluminium tray which is adjustable for ease of alignment and removal. Once the final position is achieved it will be locked in place.
The water pick up and outlet were originally required for the diesel engine, but I have decided to use them for water cooling the esc mount.
Cheers Colin.

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Hi there folks, a little late, but now we'll under way.
The Hull was stripped and stabilised as it had quite a bit of delamination, once solid I coated with 0.03mm glass cloth and Eze-Kote.
Then primed with filler primer, followed by a good rub down with 1000 grit wet and dry. Primed again and rubbed down between coats, 4 coats.
Top coat is Fiat caprice blue, 6 coats wit rub down with 2500 wet and dry between first 5 coats then I used G3 rubbing compound. It's now ready for lacquer. But I have to rebuild the cabins first.
I have fitted the new propshaft, prop, water pick up and outlet. Also the new rudder.
Have cut away the old diesel engine mounts and made a platform for the Taycol Supermarine motor which was rebuilt and modified by RNmunich (Doug). Was hoping to get her ready for the steam and vintage show at the end of the month.
Some way to go but I have a goal and will try to achieve it.
Cheers Colin.
PS. I can't get the pictures to upload from the app. I will try to use the computer tomorrow.

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Good to see proper modelling skills at work.
Cheers Colin.

Hi Martin, I thought the same as you, but within a few days I realised that I have arrived at the place that really helps everyone. I have been modelling since 1955 but I'm still learning with the help of this site.
Cheers Colin.

Super detailing, on a superb model. I wish I could do as well on my models.
Well done, keep up the good work matey.
Cheers Colin.

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After reading your post with great I terest, I had to have a search round my attic and sure enough, among my toys from the fifties I located my still boxed but well used plastic battery powered fire boat. It was an Xmas 1954 present.
I'll try again tomorrow to post a photo, can't upload pics at moment????.
Thanks for the memories Colin.

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Super, looks great on the water, nice to see sensible sailing.
Cheers Colin.

Yes Stephen, I have had similar problems with notifications in my emails. Thought it was my phone software.
Cheers Colin.

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Super boat, I'd need a crane for launching such a beautiful boat.
Cheers Colin.

Thanks for the info about svensons, I have now downloaded the plans for myself.
Cheers Colin.

Nice simple solution, but very well made, I may have to try one of these as my fish pond is quite weedy with lilies.
Thanks for sharing your great idea.
Cheers Colin.

Hi, I presume that the Dolphin 16 is the same boat that my dad built in the late 50's as a 16ft family fishing boat, he also built the trailer to carry it on. He fitted an Austin 7 engine and gearbox. We used to go to Cleethorpes most weekends in the summer with it. Traded in for a 20foot launch in 1962 to give our growing family room. I think it deserves to be modelled, so I might have a go in a large scale say 1/6th.
Thanks for the memories, Colin.

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I use threadlock on all my metal props, and on larger ones I drill and tap for a grub screw in the side of the prop body. I've only lost 1 prop since 1956.
Cheers Colin.

Looking good in this view how about adding some more pictures to show the whole boat. Is there a mast yet.
Cheers Colin.

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Nice looking model, let's have the dimensions, and a couple more pictures of front and back views, I think it might be a high speed patrol boat or police launch.
But in the model world it can be whatever you want it to be.
Look forward to seeing your interpretation.
Cheers Colin.

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Thanks, I will have to look at the local model shop.
Cheers Colin.

Love the planking, shame to hide it under paint.
Cheers Colin.

Great model and a nicely presented set of pictures of the storyline, impressive.
Keep up the good work matey.
Cheers Colin.

Great idea, nice to share these thoughts with us mortals in the modelling world.
Cheers Colin.

Coming along nicely. Which glue do you use. My usual supply of 5 minute two pack epoxy has stopped stocking it, so looking for a new recommendation.
Cheers Colin.

Super looking models, keep it up matey.
Cheers Colin.

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